Knowledge is Power. Success. Human.
Recruiting for Research since 1980
Get the Insights You Need
We Recruit Research Participants
- Source from our audience of over 1.5 million quality participants.
- Target by profession, location, demographics or any criteria you choose.
- Fast, affordable, flexible.

Your Opinion Matters
Share Your Thoughts & Get Paid
- Sign up and get notified when a focus group is the perfect match for you.
- Shape the future of products and companies by sharing your opinion.
- Get paid for your time and participation.
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We Knew You Might Ask
We Know People (Everywhere)
We connect you with participants from every corner of the country. We recruit across the U.S. and Canada. Don’t see your city? No problem —we can source top participants anywhere you need.
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Participants in our database
“Working with Nelson Recruiting eased any anxiety I had from working with previous recruiting companies.”
– Consumer Insights Company
“The recruitment and show rates were great.
Thanks for doing a great job and let your team know that everything was great!”
– Consumer Insights Company
“Your show rates are truly amazing!
Let me tell you, I have really missed having Nelson on our projects! There is no comparison.”
– Consumer Insights Company
“I wanted to again thank the Nelson team.
Definitely helps us put our best foot forward going into the study with a well-balanced group of respondents!”
– Jury Consultant Firm
“Thank you!! You and your team are better than ALL of the other recruiters.
If we had our way, we would exclusively use you. I was telling my colleague the other day that if we keep referring you out to these big names, you are going to get too busy to do our work!!”
– Public Opinion Research and Consulting Firm
We Connect

Recruitment
We are the leading solution for focus group recruitment, since 1980.
We Listen

Tailored Solutions
We work directly with clients to ensure the best participants for research.
We Inform

Quality Research
Receive the answers you need with quality participants and results.
At Nelson Recruiting, we know every project is unique – so we tailor our approach to your specific needs. That said, every successful recruit follows the same core steps:
- Project Kickoff
- Pre-Screen Campaign & Targeted Outreach
- Pre-Qualifying & Vetting
- Confirmation & Communication
- 24/7 Support & Post-Study Wrap-Up

“This company delivers what they promise. I have done two with them and it’s exactly what they say it is.”
“I have done two of their focus groups, they are 100% real, really enjoyed working with them. Would truly do it again.”
“Nelson Recruiting is amazing! I completed a mock trial and got paid instantly. Amazing group!”